ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 18
The games released on this day in gaming history.
151 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
34 Years AgoPuyo Puyo
Expanded editionMega Drive / GenesisJapan
Puyo Puyo (1992) is an enhanced version of the 1991 MSX2 and Famicom Disk System game of the same name. The game was developed for the Sega System C-2 arcade hardware and ported to a variety of consoles.
18 Years AgoFate/unlimited codes
PS2Japan
Fate/unlimited codes is a fighting video game based on the visual novel Fate/stay night.
18 Years AgoDynasty Warriors: Gundam 2
PS2Japan
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 combines the devastating power of the mobile suit, the rich legacy of the anime Gundam universe, and the furious tactical action gameplay of the Dynasty Warriors series.
34 Years AgoCongo's Caper
SNESNorth America
Congo the monkey and his girl, Congette, were in the jungle minding their own business when a magic ruby dropped out of the sky and turned them both into half-humans. To make matters worse, the ruby also spawned a demon-kid who grabbed Congette and took off.
23 Years AgoOutRun 2
ArcadeNorth America
OutRun 2, usually stylized as OutRun2, is a 2003 racing game released by Sega for the arcades. Although this is the first "official" sequel to Out Run, it is the fourth title in the OutRun series.
18 Years AgoNeed for Speed: Undercover
PortPS2Japan
PlayStation 2 port of Need for Speed Undercover.
33 Years AgoDragon Quest
RemakeSuper FamicomJapan
Remake of Dragon Warrior released for the Super Famicom in the Dragon Quest I.II compilation.
29 Years AgoTwinkle Star Sprites
SaturnJapan
Twinkle Star Sprites is a 1996 competitive scrolling shooter arcade game originally created by ADK. It was ADK's last production for the Neo-Geo platform.
33 Years AgoDragon Quest II: Akuryo no Kamigami
RemakeSuper FamicomJapan
Remake of Dragon Warrior II released for the Super Famicom in the Dragon Quest I.II compilation.
29 Years AgoNagano Winter Olympics '98
PlayStationNintendo 64Worldwide
The Nagano Winter Olympic Games are here! Experience all of the thrills, spills and "chills" as you compete for glory against the rest of the world. It's time to find out what you're made of...Can you bring home a medal?
23 Years AgoFront Mission 4
PS2Japan
In the year 2096, the Wanzer ("Walking Tanks" mecha) form the backbone of many military forces. The European Community is enjoying a period of relative peace when it is surprised by sudden attacks on German bases from a mysterious force.
18 Years AgoHarvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar
Nintendo DSJapan
Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar is a video game released on December 18, 2008 by Marvelous Interactive in Japan, and released on August 24, 2010 by Natsume in North America.
35 Years AgoLemmings
PortSuper FamicomJapan
A unique mind-boggling game of multiple skill levels. Take command of the wackiest collection of misdirected rodents ever seen on your screen. Featuring fantastically animated graphics and simple yet addictive gameplay.
29 Years AgoHexen
PortNintendo 64Japan
The Nintendo 64 version, developed by Software Creations, retains all of the graphical quality and scenery architecture, has a consistent frame rate, and includes high detail and smooth filtering.
25 Years AgoJade Cocoon 2
PS2North America
Presenting a combination of monster breeding and RPG elements, Jade Cocoon 2 expands upon Genki's original title in a number of significant ways. Gameplay comprises a familiar mix of storytelling and monster raising, with significant tweaks implemented for good measure.
23 Years AgoRibbit King
PS2Japan
The 'Kero Kero' of the title comes from the onomatopoeia for the sound a frog makes. But no wonder the frog is squawking as it gets hammered around the course in a game of croquet with frogs instead of balls.
36 Years AgoGodzilla
PortGame BoyJapan
Godzilla is a Game Boy video game developed by Compile. Although it was released in 1990 (1991 in Europe), all of the monsters are from the Showa generation. The game is a port of an edition from the MSX console.
29 Years AgoThe Adventures of Lomax
PlayStationJapan
Lomax is in way over his head. Evil Ed has nabbed his pals and tricked them into doing diabolical deeds. Only Lomax has the power to break the sinister hex!
25 Years AgoFrogger: The Great Quest
PS2Worldwide
The object of the game is to lead Frogger across The Third Kingdom which is filled with evil creatures and insects in search of the Princess of his wishes. There are many user interactions in the game that gives hints and tips on how to complete each level.
23 Years AgoBeyblade VForce: Ultimate Blader Jam
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
A sinister group is stealing Bit Beasts from the World Champion Bladebreakers and you must help defend against this mysterious force, using skill, balance, and endurance.
18 Years AgoTales of Hearts: Anime Movie Edition
Nintendo DSJapan
Tales of Hearts released as two different versions, each having a different style of cutscenes. The Anime Movie Edition uses anime-style cutscenes produced by Production I.G.
34 Years AgoDr. Franken
Game BoyJapan
Being the first version that was released, the Game Boy version of the game uses a password-based saving system to save the player's progress. The game consisted of seven floors where various items and parts of Bitsy (Franky's girlfriend) were hidden.
19 Years AgoIndianapolis 500 Legends
Nintendo DSWorldwide
Fight to the finish in a hand-built speed machine racing seven inches off the ground at nearly 180 mph through a moving minefield of crashes, spinning cars, rolling tires, and 32 rivals on the world's most famous racetrack in Indianapolis 5…
18 Years AgoRagnarok DS
Nintendo DSJapan
Ragnarok DS, known in Japan as Ragnarok Online DS, is a Nintendo DS video game based on the MMORPG Ragnarok Online and was released in Japan on December 18, 2008.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.